Status:
valid
Authors:
Abdusal.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Dokl. Akad. Nauk Tadzhiksk. S.S.R.12(4): 60 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000208914
Common Names
- Zaprjagaevae Locoweed
- Zaprjagaev Locoweed
- Zaprjagaev's Locoweed
Description
Oxytropis zaprjagaevae (also called Zaprjagaev's locoweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has a long taproot, and its stems are up to 30 cm tall. It grows in dry meadows, steppes, and mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Oxytropis zaprjagaevae is used as a fodder plant for livestock, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oxytropis zaprjagaevae has small, yellow flowers with a long, curved spur. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oxytropis zaprjagaevae can be propagated by seed or by division of the root system. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division of the root system should be done in the spring or fall. The root system should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Oxytropis zaprjagaevae
Oxytropis zaprjagaevae can be found in the Caucasus Mountains and in the mountains of Central Asia.
Oxytropis zaprjagaevae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxytropis zaprjagaevae?
Oxytropis zaprjagaevae
What is the common name of Oxytropis zaprjagaevae?
Zaprjagaev's Oxytropis
What is the habitat of Oxytropis zaprjagaevae?
Grasslands and steppes
Species in the Oxytropis genus
Oxytropis sordida,
Oxytropis arctica,
Oxytropis besseyi,
Oxytropis kokrinensis,
Oxytropis lagopus,
Oxytropis lambertii,
Oxytropis oreophila,
Oxytropis parryi,
Oxytropis podocarpa,
Oxytropis sericea,
Oxytropis splendens,
Oxytropis viscida,
Oxytropis mollis,
Oxytropis borealis,
Oxytropis maydelliana,
Oxytropis nigrescens,
Oxytropis bellii,
Oxytropis amethystea,
Oxytropis urumovii,
Oxytropis sulphurea,
Oxytropis strobilacea,
Oxytropis varlakovii,
Oxytropis myriophylla,
Oxytropis glabra,
Oxytropis jordalii,
Oxytropis bicolor,
Oxytropis ochrocephala,
Oxytropis pseudoglandulosa,
Oxytropis turczaninovii,
Oxytropis neglecta,
Oxytropis lanata,
Oxytropis muricata,
Oxytropis oxyphylla,
Oxytropis sylvatica,
Oxytropis admiranda,
Oxytropis aellenii,
Oxytropis afghanica,
Oxytropis asterocarpa,
Oxytropis astragaloides,
Oxytropis aucheri,
Oxytropis baburi,
Oxytropis bicornis,
Oxytropis binaludensis,
Oxytropis boguschii,
Oxytropis cabulica,
Oxytropis chiliophylla,
Oxytropis chionophylla,
Oxytropis chitralensis,
Oxytropis chrysocarpa,
Oxytropis cinerea,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
L.N. Abdusalyamova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Abdusal.' in the authors string.